Description
ShowLAB is holding its inaugural Songwriting & Playwriting Competition.
Submissions open January 12 and close March 31, 2026.
Winners will be announced by August 1, 2026.
ShowLAB is holding its inaugural Songwriting & Playwriting Competition.
Submissions open January 12 and close March 31, 2026.
Winners will be announced by August 1, 2026.
How to Submit
1. First join the ShowLAB Writers’ Studio on Skool by clicking on the yellow "JOIN" button at
https://www.skool.com/showlab/about
2. Next, navigate to the Classroom, where submission Google Forms are housed within a course:
https://www.skool.com/showlab/classroom
Submission Guidelines
Songwriters
* Up to 3 songs
* Audio required
* Sheet music optional
Playwrights
* Up to 15 pages (excluding title page)
* May submit a full play or an excerpt
Submission Fee
Submission requires one month of ShowLAB Premium membership, which includes:
* Monthly masterclasses with industry professionals
* Access to a growing library of past masterclasses
* Writing pods for peer feedback and accountability
* Weekly office hours
* A community of dedicated musical theatre and theatre writers
Pricing
* $38 through January 31 (early-bird submission)
* $48 beginning February 1
Prize
One winner in each category will receive one full year of Premium membership (a $480 value).
Questions? Email showlabstudio@gmail.com